A north Georgia school district is taking extra security precautions and requiring its students to start using clear backpacks. The Fannin County School System announced this week that the new requirement will go into effect as soon as they receive inventory of clear backpacks.

High school stadiums in Gwinnett County had weapons detection systems and a clear bag policy in place starting last week.

The Madison Housing Authority gave new backpacks with school supplies to students during its two Back to School Bash events in August.

A school supply drive in Barrie has surpassed expectations, organizers say. Allandale Home Hardware Building Centre has completed this year’s initiative, which saw 100 backpacks filled with essential school supplies donated to PIE Education.

A release issued by Gwinnett County Public Schools stated the district is considering a clear backpack policy.

The district says the proposed policy is one of several new measures under consideration to ensure a safer environment for students and staff.

Gwinnett County Public Schools is considering requiring all students to use clear backpacks for safety, and they want to hear from you about the idea.

Gwinnett County Public schools officials announced this week that they are looking at requiring students use clear backpacks at school. The district is soliciting community feedba

A month after the tragic school shooting in neighboring Barrow County, Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) is considering implementing a clear backpack policy.